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At a Glance
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator
Star Rating
(484)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Authenticator
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Star Rating
(123)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WatchGuard AuthPoint
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Google Authenticator excels in ease of setup, scoring 9.4 compared to WatchGuard AuthPoint's 7.7, making it a preferred choice for those looking for a quick and straightforward implementation.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products offer mobile-push authentication, WatchGuard AuthPoint shines with a higher score of 9.4, indicating a more seamless experience for users who prioritize this feature.
  • G2 users highlight that Google Authenticator has a superior software token feature, scoring 9.3, which is slightly lower than WatchGuard AuthPoint's 9.5, but users appreciate the overall reliability and performance of Google Authenticator in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Google Authenticator's multi-device sync feature is rated at 8.8, while WatchGuard AuthPoint leads with a score of 9.4, suggesting that users value the flexibility of accessing their accounts across multiple devices with AuthPoint.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Authenticator has a higher ease of use rating at 9.5, compared to WatchGuard AuthPoint's 8.8, indicating that users find Google Authenticator more intuitive and user-friendly.
  • Users say that both products have similar ratings for risk-based authentication, with Google Authenticator at 8.9 and WatchGuard AuthPoint at 8.5, but they appreciate the additional security features offered by WatchGuard, which may justify its slightly lower score.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Authenticator
No pricing available
WatchGuard AuthPoint
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Authenticator
No trial information available
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
372
8.9
67
Ease of Use
9.5
377
8.8
68
Ease of Setup
9.5
64
7.7
64
Ease of Admin
9.1
37
8.8
63
Quality of Support
8.9
264
8.4
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
28
8.7
61
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
351
8.8
68
Features by Category
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
9.1
891
8.7
212
Authentication type
Feature Not Available
8.6
11
Feature Not Available
6.9
6
Feature Not Available
8.3
9
Feature Not Available
8.6
23
9.3
180
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Verified
9.5
31
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
11
8.8
166
|
Verified
9.4
35
|
Verified
8.9
158
8.5
14
|
Verified
Functionality
8.8
184
9.4
18
Feature Not Available
8.8
12
Implementation
9.5
203
|
Verified
8.8
33
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
9
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Google Authenticator and WatchGuard AuthPoint are categorized as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Unique Categories
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator has no unique categories
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.3%
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Computer Software
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Internet
4.2%
Education Management
3.6%
Other
62.4%
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Information Technology and Services
24.4%
Financial Services
8.1%
Insurance
4.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.7%
Computer & Network Security
4.7%
Other
53.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Emili O.
EO
Emili O.
Verified User in Computer Networking

It gives security to the company in the digital environment and protects it efficiently activating the authentication of the employees of the company as a user is really simple, we only have to have the password that would be the first step and then with...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Being a Google item there could've been significantly more highlights that can be included. In any event for Google item login, the authenticator could have a couple of reconciliations. Yet, figure that would detract from the USP of the application which is...

WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MD
Michal D.
Verified User in Telecommunications

Administrators does not need too much knowledge to manage WatchGuard's MFA product. Ideal solution for small and medium sized enterprises, no hardware requirements. Cloud based management, simple LDAP/AD integration and sync, great user experience with...

Most Helpful Critical Review
CS
Cesar S.
Verified User in Automotive

When Authpoint does not synchronize my AD Groups because my Active Directory is huge (over 20.000 objects). When Authpoint does not send e-mail to activate token for my users and need to send manually. Have a lot delay in sending push notifications to...

Alternatives
Google Authenticator
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WatchGuard AuthPoint
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Discussions
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator Discussions
How do I back up and eventually restore the authenticator app data?
6 comments
Danish M.
DM
My gmail danish.deny321@gmail.com backup code not send my num by text msg 03112248107Read more
Is Google Authenticator good?
4 comments
Nabeel S.
NS
I am using google authenticator for many online resources it is outstanding and becoming more advance and secure with Googl Back Up Support. Read more
What is Google Authenticator used for?
4 comments
Nabeel S.
NS
It is used to protect the account / services that support 2FA. Read more
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint Discussions
Does AuthPoint support YubiKey hard tokens?
3 comments
Tristan C.
TC
To see what hardware tokens WG Supports see here: https://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/help-center/en-US/Content/en-US/authpoint/tokens_about.html They...Read more
How easy it is to implement the solution?
2 comments
Tristan C.
TC
Depends, everything except office 365 is currently easy to integrate.... To integrate with 365 you have to have an existing and working ADFS setup since...Read more
Will this product ever add the ability to authenticate via text? ...
2 comments
Tristan C.
TC
My advice for those that want an alternate solution for conference devices is to either keep that device out of the MFA group or to put a hardware Token...Read more